Dispelling Myths about Quilts of Valor
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I still think I would prefer to give my quilts to Soldier's Angels. They do much more for our warriors than give quilts. http://soldiersangels.org/index.php?...ankets-of-hope
#12
Originally Posted by Peckish
Thank you so much for clearing up this info. I have a quick question:
Popular with the quilters who make them, or popular with the troops who receive them? Just curious... if it's the troops who like them, then I'll keep making mine RWB.
Originally Posted by AndiR
There are NO color requirements, although the Red White and Blue quilts have proven most popular.
I've also heard, although I can't find documentation on the site right now, that it's best not to use fabrics with guns, fireworks, etc, that might remind them of the trauma they witnessed. But we have used sports-themed fabrics, military prints, etc.
#17
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Iowa
Posts: 314
Thanks, Andi - I hope those who are so upset by the guidelines issued by QOV will take the time to read your message and gain a better understanding of what they ask of us when we provide a quilt for our service men and women.
I volunteer as a LA quilter for QOV, and I encourage anyone who makes a top to ask to be paired up with a quilter. The only charge to you for that service is the postage to send it to the long-armer.
I volunteer as a LA quilter for QOV, and I encourage anyone who makes a top to ask to be paired up with a quilter. The only charge to you for that service is the postage to send it to the long-armer.
#18
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 157
It states stitch length but not how close the stitching needs to be (like every 3-4". Is that based on the batting used?
What is considered "giant meander"?
I think it would have been helpful if the instructions/guidelines had said that quilting lines should be no further than X inches apart.
What are they looking for?
What is considered "giant meander"?
I think it would have been helpful if the instructions/guidelines had said that quilting lines should be no further than X inches apart.
What are they looking for?
#20
Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Maryland
Posts: 115
Thanks for your explanation. I'm sorry my question got out of hand. I just wanted to know what was wrong with the SID quilting method. I didn't think about the different sizes of blocks, etc. It all makes sense now. Thanks again.
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